8-week session starting the week of October 26, 2020 (415) 362-3666
The French Class is currently offering group classes on Zoom, and private lessons on Skype, FaceTime or Zoom.
Please see our November-December 8-week class schedule below.
Do you feel a connection to France? You aren’t alone. Many others do. Perhaps, you have a trip planned in the future. Maybe, that is where your family hails from. Or, perhaps, you’re in love with French food, culture, and art. Whatever your reason, here is your chance to learn the language of love from native speakers with French language group classes. Our school's founder was born and raised in France where she goes back regularly to spend time with family and friends.
The French Class offers French courses from elementary to proficient. Enroll now in our current class on Zoom for eight weeks of immersion in the language. Our teachers are native speakers. They’ll motivate you to speak the language as much as possible, so the basics become a part of your thinking.
You, Too, Can Speak French
No one is ever too young or too old to learn a second language. A strong motivator is an earnest desire to speak the language. And the best way to do that is to immerse yourself in the environment. We do that for you in our classrooms. You’ll be on French soil and need to make your way in a landscape where everyone speaks the language.
Practice, practice, practice in class, and daily life, and when someone asks you, Parlez-vous Français? You can reply with an enthusiastic, Mais oui! Enroll in one of our group classes today.
How to view the Group Classes schedules
Scroll down or use the navigation menu at the top of the screen to jump to any level.
Group Class levels
| Levels 1 to 5 | ELEMENTARY |
| Level 6 | INTERMEDIATE |
| Level 7 | ADVANCED |
| Level 8 | PROFICIENT |
Membership and Policies
Membership
Cost
- $79 PER YEAR FOR A SINGLE MEMBERSHIP
- $99 PER YEAR FOR A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
Includes spouse or partner and children.
The membership is NOT required to enroll in our classes.
10% of each membership is donated to local schools or charities.
We recommend you consider joining if you plan to be taking French for the whole year:
10% off on every 8-week session is a $200 saving.
Benefits
- RECEIVE 10% OFF when you sign up for a complete 8-week session. You will save up to $200 per year on six sessions of group classes every year!
- PAY LOWER RATES for private lessons.
- HAVE FREE access to our library with DVDs, CDs and books.
- RECEIVE FREE monthly correction of two personal letters you write in French.
- PARTICIPATE IN FREE monthly activities such as our Cercle du Livre or other gatherings announced in The French Class newsletter.
The French Class policies
Books are not included in the tuition
- Prices include tax.
- French Levels One to Five: $29.95, each
- Intermediate Grammar: $48.
- Advanced Grammar: $39.
- Literature: $19 and up.
- The fee for attending one group class without being enrolled in the entire 8-week session is $42 or $59, depending on the length of the class.
Refund and credit policy
- We are sorry we cannot give refunds for group classes unless we are notified by phone one business day before the first day of class during our business hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm, Friday 9 am to 2 pm. Please do not ask us to make exceptions. No exceptions will be made. The French class is not responsible for changes in the student’s schedules or personal circumstances.
- It is not possible to make up missed classes during another 8-week course.
- No refunds, credits or make-ups for missed workshops, conferences or intensive courses.
- A $30 processing fee will be applied to a refund or credit.
- Credits are non-transferable and may not be applied to private classes, workshops or intensive courses.
- If The French Class cancels a class, students may transfer to another class or receive a full refund.
- Neither books nor memberships are refundable.
Make up policy for classes missed
- Making up classes in another group class of the same level and topic is free and encouraged for each class missed. It is not possible to make up missed classes during another 8-week course.
- Make-up classes may be used as long as you are enrolled and paid in full in a current session of classes. It is not possible to make up missed classes during another 8-week course.
- Students enrolled in levels 1-5 are entitled to two free half-hour private make-ups. Subsequent make-ups may be scheduled at a courtesy rate of $10 for a ½ hour session.
- There are no one-on-one make-ups when repeating an elementary level class for $109. Please make up missed classes in another group class.
- Subsequent one-on-one make-ups may be scheduled at a courtesy rate of $15 for a 1/2 hour session.
- Make-ups must be cancelled 24 hours in advance or a $15 charge will apply. Make-ups must be scheduled by phone or at the front desk only. We ask that students prepare in advance the lesson they have missed to the best of their ability. Homework should be completed as well.
Group classes
A minimum of 4 students is required to open a group class as scheduled. We do our best to open as many classes as we can. In order to avoid canceling classes, any group class of less than 4 students may be shortened.
The fee for attending one group class without being enrolled in the entire 8-week session is $42 or $59, depending on the length of the class
Important dates
8-week session starting:
week of October 26, 2020
Last day of the session:
Saturday, December 19, 2020
How to register
Three ways to enroll in a Group Class:- Download the registration form, then complete and return it to us by mail, fax or e-mail
- Register by phone by calling (415) 362-3666
- Come to the The French Class at 584 Castro Street #362, San Francisco, CA 94102
Preregistration by phone (even last minute) is highly recommended as classes may be full or canceled. Watch for special offers and discounts for some of our courses.
We’re looking forward to seeing you in class! Á bientôt!
4-WEEK COURSE: “FRENCH LITE” A QUICK PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH.
4 weeks: $159
We’re offering two 4-week sessions online starting on Monday, November 2nd:
- from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Four Mondays.
- from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Four Mondays.
Next 4 week-session: Monday, December 7th.
Course book: “Devour French. The First Bite.” $19, tax included.
The practical and conversational French course you’ve been looking for to prepare your next trip to France. Vocabulary, phrases and pronunciation. Lively course with a lot of interaction and oral practice.
Please call us at (415) 362-3666 for more information and to register.
FREE Elementary Level 1
with the purchase of LEVEL 2 at $399
OR
pay $299 for LEVEL 1 only
CHECK OUT OUR PERKS:
- Free make-up class in any group available
- Free extra attendance during the week: you may come twice a week or more
- Two free 30 min. one-on-one make-ups
Missed classes cannot be credited or taken during a later session.
No refund or credit after 10/22/20. Sorry, no exceptions.
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $299 or FREE (if you sign up for level 2 at $399) |
|---|---|
| PREREQUISITE | None, but our course The First Bite: Introduction to French is recommended. |
| MATERIALS | Book 1: Devour French 1! Hard copy $29.95, tax included + shipping or $19 pdf |
| CURRICULUM | A1. 30 basic verbs in the Present, Past & Future. Pronunciation. Interrogative & negative forms. Pronouns. |
ALL TIMES ARE PST (PACIFIC STANDARD TIME)
Morning Classes
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Tuesday a.m. | 8:30-10:30 |
| 101 | Friday a.m. | 10:00-12:00 |
Afternoon Classes
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | Tuesday p.m. | 2:30-4:30 |
| 103 | Wednesday p.m. | 12:30-2:30 |
| 104 | Thursday p.m. | 3:30-5:30 |
| 105 | Friday p.m. | 4:00-6:00 |
Evening Classes
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | Monday p.m. | 5:30-7:30 |
| 107 | Wednesday p.m. | 5:00-7:00 |
| 108 | Tuesday p.m. | 5:45-7:45 |
Saturday Class
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Saturday p.m. | 2:30-4:30 |
Attend more classes at no extra cost
Enroll in the Elementary Level 1 class of your choice and attend ANY or ALL of the Elementary Level 1 classes we open during your enrolled session at no extra cost.
* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 10/22/20. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.
Elementary Level 2
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $399 |
|---|---|
| PREREQUISITE | See Level 1 curriculum |
| MATERIALS | Book 2: Devour French 2! Hard copy $29.95 tax included + shipping or $19 pdf |
| CURRICULUM | 35 verbs in the present, past, future and past perfect. Possessives. Comparison. Pronunciation. |
ALL TIMES ARE PST (PACIFIC STANDARD TIME)
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Thursday a.m. | 10:00-12:00 |
| 201 | Thursday p.m. | 6:00-8:00 |
| 202 | Saturday p.m. | 12:30-2:30 |
Attend more classes at no extra cost
Enroll in the Elementary Level 2 class of your choice and attend ANY or ALL of the Elementary Level 2 classes we open during your enrolled session at no extra cost.
* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 10/22/20. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.
Elementary Level 3
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $399 |
|---|---|
| PREREQUISITE | See Level 2 curriculum. |
| MATERIALS | Book 3: Devour French 3! Hard copy $29.95 tax included + shipping or $19 pdf |
| CURRICULUM | 42 verbs in the present, past, future, past perfect and present of the subjunctive. Reflexive verbs. The polite form in the conditional. Pronouns. Pronunciation. |
ALL TIMES ARE PST (PACIFIC STANDARD TIME)
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Friday p.m. | 12:00-2:00 |
| 301 | Saturday a.m. | 10:00-12:00 |
Attend more classes at no extra cost
Enroll in the Elementary Level 3 class of your choice and attend ANY or ALL of the Elementary Level 3 classes we open during your enrolled session at no extra cost.
* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 10/22/20. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.
Elementary Level 4
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $399 |
|---|---|
| PREREQUISITE | See Level 3 curriculum |
| MATERIALS | Book 4: Devour French 4! Hard copy $29.95 tax included + shipping or $19 pdf |
| CURRICULUM | Verb tenses : present, past tenses, future, imperative, subjunctive present and past, conditional present and past, conjunctions |
ALL TIMES ARE PST (PACIFIC STANDARD TIME)
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Tuesday p.m. | 6:30-8:30 |
| 401 | Saturday p.m. | 2:30-4:30 |
Attend more classes at no extra cost
Enroll in the Elementary Level 4 class of your choice and attend ANY or ALL of the Elementary Level 4 classes we open during your enrolled session at no extra cost.
* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 10/22/20. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.
Elementary Level 5
ALL TIMES ARE PST (PACIFIC STANDARD TIME)
This course is divided in two parts, offered back to back. You may elect to take them together or separately.
Review of Verb Tenses & Conversation
| MATERIALS | Devour French! Review of Verb Tenses, Hard copy $29.95 tax included + shipping or $19 pdf |
|---|---|
| CURRICULUM | 1st hour of the course: A well organized review of each verb tense and how they work together. |
Devour French in Paris
| MATERIALS | Devour French in Paris! Hard copy $29.95 tax included + shipping or $19 pdf |
|---|---|
| CURRICULUM | Hour 1: Review of Verb Tenses. A well organized review of each verb tense and how they work together. Hour 2: Devour French in Paris. Practical conversation and vocabulary: Your stay in France in a nutshell. |
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $399 Each course may be taken separately: $279 |
| PREREQUISITE | See Level 4 curriculum |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | Tuesday p.m. | 6:30-8:30 |
| 501 | Wednesday a.m. | 10:30-12:30 |
| 502 | Saturday p.m. | 12:30-2:30 |
Elementary Level 5 Plus
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $299 |
|---|---|
| PREREQUISITE | See Level 4 curriculum |
| MATERIALS | Book: 5 Plus. $39, tax included. |
| CURRICULUM | Grammaire par le dialogue. A great transition to the Intermediate level (B1) with a combination of conversation, vocabulary and grammar review from the top! |
ALL TIMES ARE PST (PACIFIC STANDARD TIME)
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 503 | Monday p.m. | 6:30-8:00 |
| 504 | Tuesday a.m. | 11:00-12:30 |
| 505 | Friday p.m. | 2:00-3:30 |
Attend more classes at no extra cost
Enroll in the Elementary Level 5 class of your choice (500-501) and attend ANY or ALL of the Elementary Level 5 classes (500-501) we open during your enrolled session, at no extra cost.
* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 10/22/20. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.
Intermediate Level 6
New topics & materials every 8 weeks, so you can repeat your class until you are ready for our Advanced level.
NOTE: Missed classes cannot be credited nor taken in a later 8-week Session.
ALL TIMES ARE PST (PACIFIC STANDARD TIME)
Grammar + Conversation & Vocabulary
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $429 or $299 for only grammar or only conversation (Drop in: $42-$59 per class). |
|---|---|
| MATERIALS | Livre: Grammaire Progressive. $48, tax included. |
| CURRICULUM | New topics & material every 8 weeks, so you can repeat your class until you are ready for our Advanced level. |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 600 | Tuesday p.m. | 1:00-3:30 |
| 601 | Thursday a.m. | 10:00-12:30 |
Grammar + Conversation & Vocabulary
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $409 for both, or $299 for only grammar or only conversation and vocabulary. These classes are 2 hours. |
|---|---|
| MATERIALS | Livre: Grammar Progressive. $48, tax included. |
| CURRICULUM | New material every 8 weeks, so you can repeat your class until you are ready for our Advanced level. |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 602 | Wednesday p.m. | 5:00-7:00 |
| 603 | Thursday p.m. | 1:00-3:00 |
| 604 | Saturday a.m. | 10:00-12:00 |
Conversation & Vocabulary
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $299 |
|---|---|
| CURRICULUM | Improve your vocabulary by discussing contemporary topics and your own subjects of interest.. Groups are small et il y a une très bonne ambiance! |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 605 | Monday a.m. | 9:30-11:00 |
| 606 | Tuesday p.m. | 2:15-3:30 |
| 607 | Wednesday a.m. | 10:30-12:00 |
| 608 | Thursday p.m. | 6:00-7:30 |
Grammar Only
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $279 |
|---|---|
| Materials | Livre: Grammar Progressive. $48, tax included. |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 609 | Wednesday p.m. | 5:00-6:00 |
Conversation Only
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $279 |
|---|---|
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 610 | Wednesday p.m. | 6:00-7:00 |
NOTE: Missed classes cannot be credited nor taken in a later 8-week Session.
* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 10/22/20. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.
Advanced Level 7
ALL TIMES ARE PST (PACIFIC STANDARD TIME)
Conversation & Vocabulary
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $299 |
|---|---|
| CURRICULUM | Free flow conversation. Lively and fun and a LOT of vocabulary, expressions and corrections introduced by your teacher so you can expand your knowledge of French. |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 700 | Thursday a.m. | 9:00-10:30 |
The French You Hear in France: l’argot
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $299 |
|---|---|
| MATERIALS | Book: $19, tax included. |
| CURRICULUM | Learn the most common expressions and slang French people use & in daily life and French movies: slang, contractions and colloquials. |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | Monday p.m. | 5:00-6:30 |
Conversation on Current Events in France
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $299 |
|---|---|
Lively and fun conversation on current events (no politics) and a lot of vocabulary introduced by the teacher. |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 702 | Wednesday p.m. | 12:00-1:30 |
| 703 | Wednesday p.m. | 7:00-8:30 |
Advanced Grammar, Conversation & Literature
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $429 or $299 per course. |
|---|---|
| MATERIALS | Books: Grammaire de la Sorbonne, Niveau Supérieur II. $39, tax included. Le Bal d’Irène Nemirosky. Free online download or Kindle |
| CURRICULUM | 1st part of the course (9:30a.m. - 10:45a.m.): |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 704 | Tuesday a.m. | 9:30-12:00 |
Advanced Grammar, Conversation & Literature
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $409 or $279 per course |
|---|---|
| MATERIALS | Livres: Grammaire de la Sorbonne, Niveau Supérieur II. $39, tax included. Le Bal d’Irène Nemirosky. Free online download or Kindle |
| CURRICULUM | 1st part of the course (10a.m. - 11a.m.): |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 705 | Saturday a.m. | 10:00-12:00 |
Advanced Grammar Only
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $299 |
|---|---|
| MATERIALS | Livre: Grammaire de la Sorbonne Niveau Supérieur II. $39, tax included. |
| CURRICULUM | A well organized course, clear step by step explanations, very interactive and lively! |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 706 | Wednesday p.m. | 5:30-7:00 |
| 707 | Thursday a.m. | 10:30-12:00 |
* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 10/22/20. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.
Proficient Level 8
ALL TIMES ARE PST (PACIFIC STANDARD TIME)
Littérature et Culture
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $299 |
|---|---|
| MATERIALS | Lisez le livre à la maison. Parlez-en en classe. |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | Tuesday a.m. | 10:30-12:00 |
Histoire et Civilisation
| PERIOD | TBA |
|---|---|
| PRICE | |
| CURRICULUM | Un cours de Renée Morel. |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | Wednesday a.m. | 10:30-12:00 |
Conversation: Les événements actuels en France
| PRICE | 8 weeks: $299 |
|---|---|
| CURRICULUM | Conversation et vocabulaire: cultivez votre français grâce à des articles sur l’actualité mondiale et les grands courants sociaux et économiques contemporains en France. Pas de politique. |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 802 | Wednesday p.m. | 12:00-1:30 |
| 803 | Wednesday p.m. | 7:00-8:30 |
* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 10/22/20. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.